Chrome OS USER GUIDE
Before Reading This Guide This guide describes the general functions of Chrome OS. Some functions may differ depending on the Chrome OS version or the Chromebook model. Copyright ⓒ 2011 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. No information contained herein may be distributed or copied in any form whatsoever without the prior written consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
CONTENTS 1. Getting Started What is a Chromebook? Traditional notebook vs. Chromebook Connecting to the Internet Creating a Google Account Signing In Viewing Help 3. Changing Configurations Various setups Customizing the browser option Removing the browser history Setting up the bookmark 2. Using Chromebook Using Browsers Using shortcuts Printing Using Google Chrome web store 4.
1 Getting Started What is a Chromebook? Traditional Notebook vs.
1 Getting Started What is a Chromebook? A Chromebook is portable computer that is optimized for internet use. By removing complex functions, it allows you to perform Web-based tasks faster than a traditional notebook. Complex features of the existing computer are removed, so you can surf the Web faster. Built-in security system does not bother users to upgrade the Chromebook to the latest version. The user’s information is always protected safely.
1 Getting Started Connecting to the Internet To use Chromebook, connect to the internet first. Using a wireless network Chromebook provides two types of wireless networking. Normal : 802.11 a/b/g/n Secured : WEP, WPA/WPA2 1 2 Click the network icon on the top right corner. Select Use Wi-Fi to search and connect to a wireless network automatically. When a wireless network is already connected, you will see the message : Stop 3 4 5 6 To connect to another network, select Join other network.
1 Getting Started Using a wired network 1 Connect the USB internet adapter. The USB internet adapter should support the Linux system. 2 3 Click the network icon on the top right corner. Select Ethernet to search and connect to a wired network automatically.
1 Getting Started Creating a Google Account Chromebook recommends logging in by using your Google account. If you don’t have a Google account, create one first. 1 Visit www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount. 2 Enter the information, and click I accept. Create my account. Signing In Signing in with Google account If the notebook is already connected to the internet, log in to the Google account during start-up. If the internet is not connected, you can log on as a guest.
1 Getting Started Signing in as a guest When the network is not connected, you do not have a Google account, or you are temporarily renting a notebook, you can sign in as a guest. Click the guest icon when you boot up. Thee admi m nist s rato t r ca c n di d sa sabl blee th t e gu g est esst si s gn gn-i -in n fe feat atur ure. e e. Viewing Help Visit www.google.com/support/chromeos. You can learn how to use Chromebook.
2 Using Chromebook Using browsers Using shortcuts Printing Using Google Chrome web store
2. Using Chromebook Using browsers Tab (Ctrl+T) To open a new tab, click on the Add icon at the top of the browser. Incognito window In incognito mode, the websites that you have visited and the files that you have downloaded are not recorded in the history. Bookmarks and settings can still be saved. To open an Incognito window, perform the following: 1 2 Click the wrench icon on the top right corner. Select New incognito window. You can also log in as a guest to avoid leaving history.
2. Using Chromebook Prediction service Enter a keyword in the address bar, and then Google Chrome will predict possible websites or suggest extended keywords. For example, if you type New York, then the address bar can show New York Times, New Yorker, or http://www.nytimes.com. ■ Disable the prediction service 1 Click the wrench icon on the top right corner, and select Settings. 2 Un-check Use a prediction service to help complete searches and URLs typed in the address bar From Under the Hood > Privacy.
2. Using Chromebook 13 Search Chromebook provides the following convenient searching features: The Search button : Chromebook provides a search key on the keyboard. When you press this key, a new tab opens. Type the keyword on the address bar, and then press The Enter key. Search results appears on the display. Clicking the right mouse button: Select the keyword to search, and then click on the right mouse button. Select Search Google for ‘keyword’ to start searching.
2. Using Chromebook Refreshing the browser Chromebook provides a refresh button on the keyboard. Click on this button when you want to refresh the browser view. Checking a webpage’s security When you connect to a webpage, Chrome browser can show you the status of internet connection, if the internet connection is not fully secured. Subject Icon Meaning The website does not use SSL. Using certificates for a secure connection (SSL) The website has been securely connected with SSL.
2. Using Chromebook The connection to the site is securely encrypted. The connection to the site is not encrypted. This is a normal status if the website uses a regular HTTP protocol. Security on your connection to the site The connection to the site is encrypted, but some contents can include unsecured information. If you’re connecting to the site via a public wireless networks, it is better to disconnect the site. You’ve visited the site before. Visiting history You’ve never visited the site before.
2. Using Chromebook Using shortcuts The following shortcuts are provided for your convenience. Pressing “Ctrl+Alt+/” brings up the keyboard viewer. From here you can easily view the shortcuts. Shortcuts Description Ctrl+N Open a new window. Ctrl+Shift+N Open a new secret window. Ctrl+T Open a new tab. Ctrl+O Open a file via browser. Ctrl+Shift+Q Logout from the Google account. Ctrl+W Close the current tab. Ctrl+Shift+W Close the current window.
2. Using Chromebook Alt+1 ~ Alt+9 Move to the N-th window. For example, pressing Alt+2 moves the browser to the second window. Alt+9 Move to the lastly-opened window. Ctrl+Tab Move to the next tab. Ctrl+Shift+Tab Move to the previous tab. Alt+Tab Move to the next window. Alt+Shift+Tab Move to the previous window. Ctrl+H Open the history page. Ctrl+J Open a download page. Shift+Esc Open the Task Manager page. Ctrl+Alt+/ Pop-up or remove the keyboard viewer.
2. Using Chromebook 18 Printing Chromebook supports Google Cloud Print service. If your printer supports the Google Cloud Print service, you can print without installing the driver in your Chromebook. If your printer does not support Cloud Print, you need a Windows computer. Then follow the steps below: Connecting my printer to Google Cloud Print 1 2 Have a Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 computer ready. In case of Windows XP, install Microsoft XML paper specification pack first.
2. Using Chromebook 6 7 8 Click the wrench icon on the top right corner. Click Options > Under the Hood tab> Google Cloud Print > Sign in to Google Cloud Print. Sign-in to your Google account.
2. Using Chromebook 9 When you see the Success page, click OK. To print a test page, click Print a Test Page. 10 Click Print a Test Page again.
2. Using Chromebook 11 Select a printer to use from the list. 12 Click Print. 13 When the printer works normally, it means that the Google Cloud Print service is enabled. 14 Use the printer from your Google Chromebook. Google Cloud Print service registers the printers in your Google account. If you share the Google Chromebook with others, each member has to enable their own service with their Google account.
2. Using Chromebook Printing 1 Sign-in to your Google account where the printer is registered to the Google Cloud Print service. 2 Press Ctrl+P from keyboard. 3 A printer list dialog appears. 4 Select a printer to use, and click Options if you want to change the options. 5 Click Print to start printing. If the printer or the proxy computer connected to the printer is off, then the printing job is stored in your Google account. When the printer is ready, the stored jobs are automatically printed out.
2. Using Chromebook 23 Using Google Chrome web store Google provides Chrome Web Store to buy and install applications, extensions, and themes. Upgrade to the latest Chrome browser before using Google Web Store. Google Web Store navigation can be different depending on the browser version or the system environment. Some applications in Google Web Store may not support Chrome OS. Apps : The application programs to run on the browser.
2. Using Chromebook Installing items from web store 1 Visit http://chrome.google.com/webstore.
2. Using Chromebook 2 Select Apps, Extensions, or Themes to install. 3 Click Install.
2. Using Chromebook 4 You can see the progress of installation.| Apps : When you open a new tab, you can see the new application icon on the browser. Extensions : You can see the new extension’s icon on toolbar. Themes : The background image of the browser will be changed.
3 Changing Configurations Various setups Customizing the browser option Removing the browser history Setting up the bookmark
3. Changing Configurations Various setups Basics On startup Set an initial page to start. You can select home page, the last page or a specific web site. Home page Assign a home page. Use the New Tab page : shows installed Apps, most visited sites, or recently closed sites. Open this page : Enter a specific web site for home page. Toolbar Show or hide Home button at toolbar. Search Set a default search engine.
3. Changing Configurations Personal Stuff Account Synchronization See the account information for your current sign-in. Require password to wake from sleep : Enabling this item locks the notebook when entering sleep mode. To wake up the notebook, you need to enter a password. Synchronize information between the Google account and the notebook. You can only define some items to synchronize. This feature allows you to create the same environment in multiple Chromebooks.
3. Changing Configurations System Date and time Set a standard time zone for your location. Touchpad Set the touchpad’s sensitivity. Enable tap-to-click : Your finger tab acts as a mouse-click. Language Add the display languages in Customize languages and input…. Display Chrome OS in this language : If you added multiple languages to use, you can set a main language by clicking this button. Accessibility Enable accessibility features.
3. Changing Configurations Under the Hood Privacy Web Content Allow or block cookies, images, JavaScript, plug-ins, pop-up windows, or location sharing. Cookies : Allow or block creating cookies. Cookies are created when you visit a web site. They include the temporary record such as login information. Allowing cookies helps simple sign-in, but it increases the chance of information leakage. Images : Allow or block the displaying of images. JavaScript : Allow or block JavaScript-included web page.
3. Changing Configurations Users Enable guest browsing Allow or block guest log-in. Show usernames and photos on the sign-in screen To protect private information, you can decide to show usernames and photos on the sign-in screen. Restrict sign-in to the following users Permit access only to registered users.
3. Changing Configurations 33 Customizing the browser option Setting up a default search engine 1 Click the wrench icon on the top right corner, and select Settings. 2 Click Basics > Search, and Select a search engine from the dropdown list. Or click Manage search engines… > select a search engine > Make default. You can add a new search engine from Manage search engines…. Add a new search engine : Enter a nick name. Keyword : Enter the address to link with a search engine.
3. Changing Configurations Removing the browser history 1 Click the wrench icon on the top right corner, and select Settings. 2 Click checkbox on Clear browsing history from Tools > Clear browsing data. 3 Select Clear data from this period to remove the data of specific period, and select Everything to remove all. 4 Click Clear browsing data. Setting up the bookmark Always showing the bookmarks bar (keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+B) 1 Click the wrench icon on the top right corner.
3. Changing Configurations Exporting bookmarks 1 2 3 4 Click wrench icon on the browser toolbar. Select Bookmark manager > Organize. Select Export bookmarks. Select a location to export, and click Save.
4 FAQ Login Network setting Printing
4. FAQ Login Q1 :“Sorry, your password could not be verified.”Message appears. Reason1 You have entered a wrong e-mail address or a password. Solution1 Check your email address and password. If you forgot the password, click http://www.google.com/accounts/recovery to initialize the password. Reason2 Internet connection is not working. Solution2 Sign in as a guest, and then check the network settings. Ask the network administrator about the network connection.
4. FAQ Network setting Q1 : Cannot connect to the network. Reason1 The wireless network password is not entered correctly. Solution1 Confirm the password again, and enter it again. If you do not remember the password, ask your] network administrator. Reason2 wireless network Signal that you select is too weak. Solution2 Try another network. If you have no other wireless network, try a wired network by using the USB Ethernet adapter.
4. FAQ Printing Q1 : Cannot print Reason Google Cloud Print cannot find the printer. Solution Make sure the printer is powered on. Make sure that you signed-in to your registered Google Cloud Print account. If the printer is directly connected to a Windows computer, turn on the Windows computer. Q2 : Cannot see my printer from the Google Cloud Print list. Reason1 You are signed-in to the wrong account. Solution1 on the top right corner.
4. FAQ Reason2 The printer is not correctly registered at Google Cloud Print. Solution2 1 Log on to the Windows computer that the printer connected with. 2 Visit http://www.google.com/landing/cloudprint/win-enable.html with Google Chrome browser. 3 Click Print test page. 4 If the test page is not correctly printed, connect your printer again to Google Cloud Print Service.
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